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The Vanishing Family

Love, Fate, and the Quest to End Dementia

by Robert Kolker ...

**From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Hidden Valley Road comes the heart-wrenching journey of a family facing an unthinkable destiny, whose flawed genetic code might hold the long-sought key to a cure for dementia.“A gripping real-life horror story of dementia, love and grief. . . . Kolker displays his genius for the immersive detail.” —The New York Times Book Review“Robert Kolker's ... Read more

$15.99 USD

**From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Hidden Valley Road comes the heart-wrenching journey of a family facing an unthinkable destiny, whose flawed genetic code might hold the long-sought key to a cure for dementia.“A gripping real-life horror story of dementia, love and grief. . . . Kolker displays his genius for the immersive detail.” —The New York Times Book Review“Robert Kolker's
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100 Simple Things You Can Do to Prevent Alzheimer's and Age-Related Memory Loss

by Jean Carper ...

The #1 New York Times–bestselling author "gives readers of all ages 100 doable strategies for keeping brains sharp and bodies healthy" (William Sears, MD, coauthor of The Healthy Brain Book).Most people think there is little or nothing you can do to avoid Alzheimer's. But scientists know this is no longer true. In fact, prominent researchers now say that our best and perhaps only hope of defeating ... Read more

$12.99 USD

The #1 New York Times–bestselling author "gives readers of all ages 100 doable strategies for keeping brains sharp and bodies healthy" (William Sears, MD, coauthor of The Healthy Brain Book).Most people think there is little or nothing you can do to avoid Alzheimer's. But scientists know this is no longer true. In fact, prominent researchers now say that our best and perhaps only hope of defeating
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The Puzzle Solver

A Scientist's Desperate Quest to Cure the Illness that Stole His Son

by Tracie White ...

A Father, His Son, and an Unrelenting Quest for a CureAt the age of twenty-seven, Whitney Dafoe was forced to give up his life as a photographer who traveled the world. Bit by bit a mysterious illness stole away the pieces of his life: First, it took the strength of his legs, then his voice, and his ability to eat. Finally, even the sound of a footstep in his room became unbearable. The Puzzle ... Read more

$14.99 USD

A Father, His Son, and an Unrelenting Quest for a CureAt the age of twenty-seven, Whitney Dafoe was forced to give up his life as a photographer who traveled the world. Bit by bit a mysterious illness stole away the pieces of his life: First, it took the strength of his legs, then his voice, and his ability to eat. Finally, even the sound of a footstep in his room became unbearable. The Puzzle
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The 36-Hour Day

A Family Guide to Caring for People with Alzheimer Disease, Other Dementias, and Memory Loss

by Nancy L. Mace, Peter V. Rabins ...

Series series A Johns Hopkins Press Health Book
With over 4 million copies sold, the best-selling guide to understanding and caring for people with dementia is now redesigned, revised, and updated!For 40 years, The 36-Hour Day has been the leading work on the care of people with dementia and their family members. Written by experts with decades of experience caring for individuals with memory loss, Alzheimer disease, and other dementias, the ... Read more

$20.99 USD

With over 4 million copies sold, the best-selling guide to understanding and caring for people with dementia is now redesigned, revised, and updated!For 40 years, The 36-Hour Day has been the leading work on the care of people with dementia and their family members. Written by experts with decades of experience caring for individuals with memory loss, Alzheimer disease, and other dementias, the
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My Two Elaines

Learning, Coping, and Surviving as an Alzheimer's Caregiver

by Martin Schreiber, Cathy Breitenbucher ...

Former governor of Wisconsin Martin J. Schreiber has seen his beloved wife, Elaine, gradually transform from the woman who gracefully entertained in the Executive Residence to one who no longer recognizes him as her husband. In My Two Elaines: Learning, Coping, and Surviving as an Alzheimer’s Caregiver, Marty candidly counsels those who take on caregiving roles. More than an account of Marty’s ... Read more

$8.99 USD

Former governor of Wisconsin Martin J. Schreiber has seen his beloved wife, Elaine, gradually transform from the woman who gracefully entertained in the Executive Residence to one who no longer recognizes him as her husband. In My Two Elaines: Learning, Coping, and Surviving as an Alzheimer’s Caregiver, Marty candidly counsels those who take on caregiving roles. More than an account of Marty’s
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Controversies in Obesity

Edited by David W. Haslam, Arya M. Sharma, Carel W. le Roux ...

Series series Medicine (R0)
This book explores the pathophysiology, clinical assessment and management of the obese patient in the context of serious chronic disease, as well as the political and environmental aspects, including prevention. The book's approach of arriving at an exploration of these issues through the vehicle of assessing the controversies is unique and interesting, attempting to debunk the myths and explore ... Read more

$89.09 USD

This book explores the pathophysiology, clinical assessment and management of the obese patient in the context of serious chronic disease, as well as the political and environmental aspects, including prevention. The book's approach of arriving at an exploration of these issues through the vehicle of assessing the controversies is unique and interesting, attempting to debunk the myths and explore
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Somebody I Used to Know

A Memoir

by Wendy Mitchell ...

“A brave and illuminating journey inside the mind, heart, and life of a person with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease.”—Lisa Genova, author of Still AliceWendy Mitchell had a busy job with the British National Health Service, raised her two daughters alone, and spent her weekends running and climbing mountains. Then, slowly, a mist settled deep inside the mind she once knew so well, blurring the ... Read more

$13.99 USD

“A brave and illuminating journey inside the mind, heart, and life of a person with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease.”—Lisa Genova, author of Still AliceWendy Mitchell had a busy job with the British National Health Service, raised her two daughters alone, and spent her weekends running and climbing mountains. Then, slowly, a mist settled deep inside the mind she once knew so well, blurring the
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Polio

An American Story

by David M. Oshinsky ...

Here David Oshinsky tells the gripping story of the polio terror and of the intense effort to find a cure, from the March of Dimes to the discovery of the Salk and Sabin vaccines--and beyond. Drawing on newly available papers of Jonas Salk, Albert Sabin and other key players, Oshinsky paints a suspenseful portrait of the race for the cure, weaving a dramatic tale centered on the furious rivalry ... Read more

$13.29 USD

Here David Oshinsky tells the gripping story of the polio terror and of the intense effort to find a cure, from the March of Dimes to the discovery of the Salk and Sabin vaccines--and beyond. Drawing on newly available papers of Jonas Salk, Albert Sabin and other key players, Oshinsky paints a suspenseful portrait of the race for the cure, weaving a dramatic tale centered on the furious rivalry
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What You Really Want to Know About Life with Dementia

Real stories and expert advice for family, friends and people with dementia

by Karen Harrison Dening, Hilda Hayo, Christine Reddall, Wendy Mitchell, Tom Dening, Zena Aldridge, Rachel Thompson, John Keady ...

Selected for Reading Well for Dementia 2024: endorsed by health experts, charities and people affected by dementia.A family-led vision of what carers of people with dementia need and want to know. Supporting families and carers in their day-to-day life with dementia, this unique resource combines real stories from families with expert responses and advice for specific issues and concerns.This ... Read more

$16.39 USD

Selected for Reading Well for Dementia 2024: endorsed by health experts, charities and people affected by dementia.A family-led vision of what carers of people with dementia need and want to know. Supporting families and carers in their day-to-day life with dementia, this unique resource combines real stories from families with expert responses and advice for specific issues and concerns.This
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In Pursuit of Memory

The Fight Against Alzheimer's

by Joseph Jebelli ...

For readers of Atul Gawande, Siddhartha Mukherjee, and Henry Marsh, a riveting, gorgeously written biography of one of history's most fascinating and confounding diseases -- Alzheimer's -- from its discovery more than 100 years ago to today's race towards a cure.Alzheimer's is the great global epidemic of our time, affecting millions worldwide -- there are more than 5 million people diagnosed in ... Read more

$12.99 USD

For readers of Atul Gawande, Siddhartha Mukherjee, and Henry Marsh, a riveting, gorgeously written biography of one of history's most fascinating and confounding diseases -- Alzheimer's -- from its discovery more than 100 years ago to today's race towards a cure.Alzheimer's is the great global epidemic of our time, affecting millions worldwide -- there are more than 5 million people diagnosed in
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Mayo Clinic on Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias, Revised and Updated

A guide for people with dementia and those who care for them

by Dr. Jonathan Graff-Radford, M.D., Angela Lunde, M.A. ...

Help to prevent, slow, and understand Alzheimer’s Disease and other Dementias with this guide from the experts at Mayo Clinic. This essential resource includes key information about the latest advancements in diagnosis and treatment, as well as factors that may affect your cognitive health.Dementia is a serious health challenge with over 55 million people diagnosed worldwide, and some estimates ... Read more

$15.89 USD

Help to prevent, slow, and understand Alzheimer’s Disease and other Dementias with this guide from the experts at Mayo Clinic. This essential resource includes key information about the latest advancements in diagnosis and treatment, as well as factors that may affect your cognitive health.Dementia is a serious health challenge with over 55 million people diagnosed worldwide, and some estimates
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Periphery

How Your Nervous System Predicts and Protects against Disease

by Moses V. Chao ...

A leading neuroscientist argues that the peripheral nervous system, long understood to play a key role in regulating basic bodily functions, also signals the onset of illness.The central nervous system, consisting of the brain and the spinal cord, has long been considered the command center of the body. Yet outside the central nervous system, an elaborate network of nerve cells and fibers extends ... Read more

$24.59 USD

A leading neuroscientist argues that the peripheral nervous system, long understood to play a key role in regulating basic bodily functions, also signals the onset of illness.The central nervous system, consisting of the brain and the spinal cord, has long been considered the command center of the body. Yet outside the central nervous system, an elaborate network of nerve cells and fibers extends
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Mountains Beyond Mountains

The Quest of Dr. Paul Farmer, a Man Who Would Cure the World

by Tracy Kidder ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • 20th Anniversary Edition, with a new foreword by the author • “[A] masterpiece . . . an astonishing book that will leave you questioning your own life and political views.”—USA Today“If any one person can be given credit for transforming the medical establishment’s thinking about health care for the destitute, it is Paul Farmer. . . . [Mountains Beyond Mountains] ... Read more

$8.99 USD

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • 20th Anniversary Edition, with a new foreword by the author • “[A] masterpiece . . . an astonishing book that will leave you questioning your own life and political views.”—USA Today“If any one person can be given credit for transforming the medical establishment’s thinking about health care for the destitute, it is Paul Farmer. . . . [Mountains Beyond Mountains]
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The Diabetes Diet

Dr. Bernstein's Low-Carbohydrate Solution

by Richard K. Bernstein ...

" **Dr. Bernstein is a true pioneer in developing practical approaches to controlling a devastating disease." —Barry Sears, Ph.D., #1 New York Times–bestselling author of The ZoneThis low-carb diet book is geared towards diabetics. An engineer by training, Richard Bernstein entered medical school at age forty-five to find solutions to questions he had about how to manage his own diabetes. Dr. ... Read more

$12.99 USD

" **Dr. Bernstein is a true pioneer in developing practical approaches to controlling a devastating disease." —Barry Sears, Ph.D., #1 New York Times–bestselling author of The ZoneThis low-carb diet book is geared towards diabetics. An engineer by training, Richard Bernstein entered medical school at age forty-five to find solutions to questions he had about how to manage his own diabetes. Dr.
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Osteomyelitis of the Foot and Ankle

Medical and Surgical Management

Edited by Troy J. Boffeli ...

Series series Medicine (R0)
Providing specific treatment protocols that can be individualized to a particular patient’s condition after consideration of the entire clinical picture, this how-to guide focuses on a variety of challenging and controversial situations related to the treatment of patients with osteomyelitis of the foot and ankle. Covering everything from diagnostic and imaging techniques to medical and surgical ... Read more

$80.99 USD

Providing specific treatment protocols that can be individualized to a particular patient’s condition after consideration of the entire clinical picture, this how-to guide focuses on a variety of challenging and controversial situations related to the treatment of patients with osteomyelitis of the foot and ankle. Covering everything from diagnostic and imaging techniques to medical and surgical
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The Alzheimers Prevention and Treatment Diet

Using Nutrition to Combat the Effects of Alzheimers Disease

by Richard S. Isaacson, MD, Christopher N. Ochner, PhD ...

*** OVER 13,000 COPIES SOLD ***SEEN NATIONWIDE ON THE DR. OZ SHOWIncreasingly,research has shown that diet is one of the greatest weapons we have to protectand defend your rain against Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Based on currentstudies as well as firsthand experience working with thousands of patients—boththose who have normal cognitive health and those in the early stages of Alzheimer’s—The ... Read more

$14.99 USD

*** OVER 13,000 COPIES SOLD ***SEEN NATIONWIDE ON THE DR. OZ SHOWIncreasingly,research has shown that diet is one of the greatest weapons we have to protectand defend your rain against Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Based on currentstudies as well as firsthand experience working with thousands of patients—boththose who have normal cognitive health and those in the early stages of Alzheimer’s—The
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Living in the Moment

A Guide to Overcoming Challenges and Finding Moments of Joy in Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias

by Elizabeth Landsverk, MD ...

An invaluable, comprehensive guide that explains everything you and your family need to know about living well with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.A loved one’s dementia diagnosis can leave you feeling scared and overwhelmed. Now a renowned geriatrician who has helped thousands of families live happy, engaged lives—after a dementia diagnosis—shares her expertise in this easy-to-follow ... Read more

$11.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

An invaluable, comprehensive guide that explains everything you and your family need to know about living well with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.A loved one’s dementia diagnosis can leave you feeling scared and overwhelmed. Now a renowned geriatrician who has helped thousands of families live happy, engaged lives—after a dementia diagnosis—shares her expertise in this easy-to-follow
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The End of Alzheimer's

The First Program to Prevent and Reverse Cognitive Decline

by Dale Bredesen ...

**The instant New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestsellerA groundbreaking plan to prevent and reverse Alzheimer’s Disease that fundamentally changes how we understand cognitive decline.**Everyone knows someone who has survived cancer, but until now no one knows anyone who has survived Alzheimer's Disease.In this paradigm shifting book, Dale Bredesen, MD, offers real hope to anyone looking to ... Read more

$14.99 USD

**The instant New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestsellerA groundbreaking plan to prevent and reverse Alzheimer’s Disease that fundamentally changes how we understand cognitive decline.**Everyone knows someone who has survived cancer, but until now no one knows anyone who has survived Alzheimer's Disease.In this paradigm shifting book, Dale Bredesen, MD, offers real hope to anyone looking to
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What Really Happened In Wuhan

A Virus Like No Other, Countless Infections, Millions of Deaths

by Sharri Markson ...

Walkley Award-winning journalist, Sharri Markson is the Investigations Editor at The Australian and host of prime-time show Sharri on Sky News Australia.The origins of Covid-19 are shrouded in mystery. Scientists and government officials insisted, for a year and a half, that the virus had a natural origin, ridiculing anyone who dared contradict this view. Tech giants swept the internet, censoring ... Read more

$6.99 USD

Walkley Award-winning journalist, Sharri Markson is the Investigations Editor at The Australian and host of prime-time show Sharri on Sky News Australia.The origins of Covid-19 are shrouded in mystery. Scientists and government officials insisted, for a year and a half, that the virus had a natural origin, ridiculing anyone who dared contradict this view. Tech giants swept the internet, censoring
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The Alzheimer's Disease Caregiver's Handbook

What to Remember When They Forget

by Sally Willard Burbank, Sue Pace Bell ...

When a loved one shows signs of dementia or Alzheimer's disease, you will face challenges for which you feel ill-equiped. Dozens of decisions will need to be made:* Can Mom live by herself safely? If not, what if she refuses to leave her home?* When do I need to take away the car keys and checkbook?* How do I deal with her obstinate refusal to take a bath or go to the doctor?* Should I correct her ... Read more

$4.99 USD

When a loved one shows signs of dementia or Alzheimer's disease, you will face challenges for which you feel ill-equiped. Dozens of decisions will need to be made:* Can Mom live by herself safely? If not, what if she refuses to leave her home?* When do I need to take away the car keys and checkbook?* How do I deal with her obstinate refusal to take a bath or go to the doctor?* Should I correct her
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Valley of Forgetting

Alzheimer's Families and the Search for a Cure

by Jennie Erin Smith ...

**A WALL STREET JOURNAL TOP 10 BOOK OF 2025ALSO NAMED A BEST BOOK OF 2025 BY THE NEW YORKER AND THE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY"Valley of Forgetting reminds us that scientific progress is measured not only in breakthroughs but also through the sacrifices people make, the trust that is built. It is a tender story of the unshakable will to make meaning in the face of inexorable loss. . . . Smith ... Read more

$13.99 USD

**A WALL STREET JOURNAL TOP 10 BOOK OF 2025ALSO NAMED A BEST BOOK OF 2025 BY THE NEW YORKER AND THE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY"Valley of Forgetting reminds us that scientific progress is measured not only in breakthroughs but also through the sacrifices people make, the trust that is built. It is a tender story of the unshakable will to make meaning in the face of inexorable loss. . . . Smith
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Forget Me Not: The #1 Alzheimer's and Dementia Guide for Professional and Family Caregivers

by Debra Kostiw ...

"Forget Me Not provides unprecedented insight on how to manage even the most difficult circumstances and behaviors.If you are interacting with a patient, loved one, or resident with Alzheimer's Disease or dementia, you must immerse yourself in the wisdom that is Forget Me Not.Each chapter offers specific examples, case studies, and exercises to master the skills necessary to create a calmer, ... Read more

$3.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

"Forget Me Not provides unprecedented insight on how to manage even the most difficult circumstances and behaviors.If you are interacting with a patient, loved one, or resident with Alzheimer's Disease or dementia, you must immerse yourself in the wisdom that is Forget Me Not.Each chapter offers specific examples, case studies, and exercises to master the skills necessary to create a calmer,
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Death in Slow Motion

A Memoir of a Daughter, Her Mother, and the Beast Called Alzheimer's

by Eleanor Cooney ...

A raw, unsentimental and passionately written memoir about trying to care for a parent with Alzheimer’sWhen her once-glamorous and witty novelist-mother got Alzheimer's, Eleanor Cooney moved her from her beloved Connecticut home to California in order to care for her. In tense, searing prose, punctuated with the blackest of humor, Cooney documents the slow erosion of her mother's mind, the ... Read more

$6.99 USD

A raw, unsentimental and passionately written memoir about trying to care for a parent with Alzheimer’sWhen her once-glamorous and witty novelist-mother got Alzheimer's, Eleanor Cooney moved her from her beloved Connecticut home to California in order to care for her. In tense, searing prose, punctuated with the blackest of humor, Cooney documents the slow erosion of her mother's mind, the
... Read more
The Schwarzbein Principle II, "Transition"

A Regeneration Program to Prevent and Reverse Accelerated Aging

by Dr. Diana Schwarzbein, MD ...

In her very successful book, The Schwarzbein Principle, renowned endocrinologist Diana Schwarzbein introduced her scientifically proven conclusion that degenerative diseases are not genetic, but acquired.Many studies have supported this, proving that life expectancy is 75 to 90 percent due to habits and only 10 to 25 percent due to genetics. This means that someone who is genetically destined to ... Read more

$14.99 USD

In her very successful book, The Schwarzbein Principle, renowned endocrinologist Diana Schwarzbein introduced her scientifically proven conclusion that degenerative diseases are not genetic, but acquired.Many studies have supported this, proving that life expectancy is 75 to 90 percent due to habits and only 10 to 25 percent due to genetics. This means that someone who is genetically destined to
... Read more

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